We left England a day or two before Easter to head to Spain for a couple of months. It was raining but hey, we were going to stop in France for a little break.
Biscarosse on the west coast of France just South of Bordeaux. Oysters, Europe’s biggest sand dune and stunning beaches.
A little pit stop in one of our favourites, Burgos (yes, it rained!). A beautiful cathedral and some gorgeous bronze sculptures.
Chilly weather stayed with us, snow accompanied us north of Madrid.
Home in our little Cortijo it felt like Spring had arrived, and then it rained…. and it rained, and rained and rained. We’re getting towards the end of May and it’s still raining!
The springs are full of water, and the trees are blooming.
We’re over run with oranges and lemons, which is a lovely problem to have. Marmalade has been made, naturally and much orange juice has been drunk.
We’ve fiesta-ed and partied in the country and down by the lake when the sun has made a few brief appearances. We’ve eaten an enormous tortilla and cake (citrus, of course).
We’ve braved the snow of the Sierra Nevada…a first for me.
Then Big Man celebrated a birthday so we headed up to Las Alpujarras (more snow but plenty of fun) then a final fiesta with poppies and even some sunshine.
We’re still dealing with stormy weather but last week we finally had our internet reconnected (not for want of trying) and then here we are…a few months down the line but back up our mountain.
It’s been a long time, and this has been a whistlestop catch up. It’s good to be back with you all!
Chica Andaluza 